Hybrids drive modest new car sales growth in Europe
New car sales in Europe rose by 1.8% las year, according to new data, with hybrids the most popular fuel type. Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association found that […]
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Used car data upgrade offers deeper insights
Indicata has upgraded its used car data platform to help dealers price vehicles more accurately. The new functionality enables dealers to view car prices split by seller type, filtering between […]
Rise in car loans reveals resilient demand
Automotive lender CarMoney reported an 18% year-on-year increase in car loans written in December. It says this points to pent-up demand and suggests the industry remains resilient. Despite high interest […]
Phill Jones to step down from Motors & Cazoo
Motors & Cazoo has announced that chief operating officer Phill Jones will step down at the end of March. Jones has been with the company for 15 years after joining […]
New car sales break two-million barrier
New car sales topped two million units for the first time since the pandemic last year, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Registrations […]
High earners make up majority of electric car buyers
Analysis of Arnold Clark sales data has revealed that higher earners made up the majority of its electric car buyers in 2024. This is despite a levelling off of electric […]
Car buyers value substance over style
Substance over style is winning over car buyers with reliability, durability and value for money identified as the key considerations for consumers. According to a survey of 1,000 motorists carried […]
Chery on top with first quarter sales
Chinese car manufacturer Chery has announced it sold nearly 4,000 units in its first three months in the UK. It formally launched in the UK on 28 August and has […]
New car sales dip despite EV growth – SMMT
New car sales fell by 1.6% in November to 151,154 units, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales to private buyers dropped by […]
Used car market remains robust in October
Older models drove resilience in the used car market in October, according to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor. Setting the pace, Vauxhall secured two of the top 10 positions […]
Seller profits reach £2.9m on Dealer Auction
Dealer Auction has reported that the total retail value of vehicles traded on its platform reached £145,291,147 in the third quarter of the year. Meanwhile, profits for sellers reached £2.9m, […]
UK’s fastest-selling used car in September revealed
Second hand cars sold in 25 days on average during September, with the Mazda CX-5 SUV revealed as the UK’s fastest-selling used car. According to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin […]
